VOLUNTEER!
Our non-profit organization is made up of volunteers. Please consider joining us at our meetings, volunteering, donating supplies, or spreading the word about our organization and our efforts to reduce underage drinking and drug abuse. Help us to educate and empower our community.
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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
-- Margaret Mead
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FOR PARENTS HOSTING TEEN PARTIES THIS SPRING - - LET'S TALK
At this time of year, with proms and graduations being celebrated, there will be many parties. Please do us a favor that may save a life. Do not allow underage drinking! Any adult who hosts a party can be held both criminally and civilly responsible if there is alcohol at the party. For further information, please click here
PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE SYMPOSIUM
WASHTENAW COUNTY PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE SYMPOSIUM
Thursday, May 31
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ($20.00)
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (FREE)
Morris Lawrence Building
Washtenaw Community College
(Please contact Stephanie at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register. (Pre-registration is required for the 9:00 - 4:00 event only)
What types of prescription drugs are abused? What are the health consequences, including addiction? Who abuses prescription drugs? Where are the access points? What are some of the local resources for addressing prescription drug abuse? All of these questions will be answered, plus so many more.
Professionals, Educators, Social Workers, Psychologists, Treatment and Prevention Specialists, Administrators, Health Care Workers, School Counselors, Law Enforcement, Interested Others are all welcome to attend. Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals and Social Work Credit Hours available (6 hours).
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. (FREE)
(No registration required for this session)
Featured Speaker: Adreanne Waller and expert panelists
Parents, Community Members, and Local Coalitions are especially invited to this evening event
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
John A. Hopper, MD, FAAP, FACP, FASAM; Residency Program Director, Vice Chair for Education, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital; Clinical Associate Professor, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, Wayne State University
Adreanne Waller, MPH; Epidemiologist, Health Promotion/Disease Prevention, Washtenaw County Public Health
Expert Panelists: Representation from law enforcement, substance abuse prevention and treatment, health, faith community, parent and recovering community
GOALS OF PACT FOR 2012
- Educate students at an earlier age (3rd through 5th grades) about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.
- Advocate for peer support opportunities for middle school students to support healthy and drug-free behaviors.
- Educate parents about local issues and resources, and support growing needs and concerns through Parenting With Purpose, an educational initiative.
- Collaborate with local resources (St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Saline Police, Washtenaw Judicial, mental health care providers, parent connections) to provide quicker local responses to urgent needs.
WHAT WE NEED:
- Participation from professionals and volunteers with collaborative efforts to define and identify necessary local resources.
- Community participation at monthly meetings. There are no requirements for attendance at meetings. Come when you can, give input and feedback to the group that is here to provide support and resources.
- Adolescent representation on the Steering Committee.
AlcoholEdu for Parents
CHECK OUT THIS WEB-BASED RESOURCE FOR PARENTS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!!!
AlcoholEdu for Parents is a free 15-minute course that provides parents with tips and strategies for helping their teens make healthy decisions about alcohol.
Use the following instructions to access AlcoholEdu for Parents:
- Visit http://highschoolparents.alcoholedu.com/login.aspx
- Under "New User," enter this login ID: Share
- Click "Sign Up" to register and begin the course